SA media needs more support

by Aarti Bhana | Sep 29, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

South African media publications are strained and under-resourced and democracy suffers this most.

An elections guide for journalists

by Aarti Bhana | Sep 27, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

fray College and Africa No Filter have partnered to develop a guide for African journalists covering elections.

How to follow the story

by Aarti Bhana | Sep 21, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

Some stories can unravel and others have a dead-end. It’s important to know when to keep going and when to stop.

Travel Journalism: The good, the bad, and the ugly

by Aarti Bhana | Sep 14, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

Travel journalism can be challenging and before stepping into this world of wander, travel and journalism, it’s important that you think through all the possible scenarios. 

Journalists in Cameroon at risk ahead of elections

by Aarti Bhana | Aug 30, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

Cameroon heads to elections in 2025 and journalists are already being subjected to attacks while the media itself is being censored.

New law threatens press freedom in Somalia 

by Aarti Bhana | Aug 23, 2024 | News and Insights

The Official Information Bill (OIB) is designed to control the dissemination of information to the public.

Taking a mental health break

by Aarti Bhana | Aug 22, 2024 | News and Insights

Journalism can be emotionally and physically taxing, and poor self care can compromise your work.

Equality in the SA media

by Aarti Bhana | Aug 8, 2024 | News and Insights

Transformation, safety and equality are some things women journalists seek.

What makes a good sports read 

by Aarti Bhana | Jul 30, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

It’s the basics of story-telling and a little more.

Reflecting on media coverage post-elections

by Aarti Bhana | Jul 23, 2024 | News and Insights

Misinformation campaigns painted the IEC as a major enemy during South Africa’s recent elections.

Enhancing your reporting on the climate 

by Aarti Bhana | Jul 16, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

It’s a timeless skill that’s needed now more than ever.

Getting into sports journalism

by Aarti Bhana | Jul 7, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

Breaking into sports journalism can be exciting but highly competitive, here are some tips on how to take the first step.

Public perception of artificial intelligence in the newsroom 

by Aarti Bhana | Jun 29, 2024 | News and Insights

Findings from the Reuters Digital News Report 2024 indicate that while there is a slow integration of AI in newsrooms, consumers still want people involved in the process.

Highlights: The 2024 Digital Media News Report SA findings 

by Aarti Bhana | Jun 20, 2024 | News and Insights

AI has more place in newsrooms but there is an increased concern about fake news and misinformation overall.

Media24 to close major print publications 

by Aarti Bhana | Jun 17, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

The closures are anticipated to occur in October.

Getting the youth more interested in the news 

by Aarti Bhana | Jun 11, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

Easy, visual, direct and solution-based news are some of the formats likely to grab the youth’s attention.

Guide: How to report on election outcomes and counting

by Aarti Bhana | May 31, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

By following these tips, journalists can help ensure a well-informed public and uphold the integrity of the election process. 

Ready to vote?

by Aarti Bhana | May 25, 2024 | News and Insights

Do your homework properly before you head to the polls. There are just a few days to go.

Science journalism in South Africa: social media is helping connect with new readers

by The Conversation Africa | May 21, 2024 | News and Insights, Story

The dominance of English in science communication leads to a neglect of vital issues because it excludes the majority of the population.

 Dealing with online violence in the newsroom

by Aarti Bhana | May 16, 2024 | News and Insights, Our work, Story

The claims, fake news and accusations against journalists may increase. Here’s how to deal with it.